r/PERU • u/umer_411 • 1d ago
Opinión | Desahogo Advice on living in peru
Hello Wonderful people of Peru, I'm a doctor of Veterinary medicine in Pakistan and I have recently been offered to work at a Peruvian wildlife center. I've never been to Peru or south America. Can you please let me know what I should expect going there, what is the cost of comfortably living there etc. i have been offered 2500 soles per month which is the salary for the assistant role and I will slowly climb up the ranks with time and experience. Looking forward to your response.
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u/rnato35 1d ago
That’s a really low salary for a doctor
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u/umer_411 1d ago
Yes that is true but unfortunately my country pays even lower and due to my nationality I get very limited offers internationally, life is hard.
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u/maruchan3 1d ago
Its not a low salary, you're earning around 2.5x minimum wage + the vet career is hard to find a job in. If you're living in province (like outside Iquitos in this case) 2500 is more than enough. Renting a room or apartment + food and necessities shouldn't go over 1500 (if you rent a single room you can probably stick to 1000) so you have 1000 to save up or spend. Province life is mostly calm
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u/umer_411 1d ago
Appreciate the valuable insight. I've always dreamed of working in the Amazon that is also why I'm really tempted. Not used to the weather there but I'm determined to adapt. I'm not a big spender anyways, I don't drink I don't party, so the way you describe it, it shouldn't be bad at all
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u/Chicatriste16 1d ago
Pues así como quien dice si te ofrecen alojamiento pienso que estaría bien el sueldo, en plan, no es lo mejor del mundo pero depende de muchos factores. Aunque en Perú la comida en general es muy económica y puedes comer bien con poco dinero. Iquitos es un lugar muy lindo y caluroso, pero para gustos colores. La gente en general es amable y les llaman la atención los extranjeros!
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u/Rednoir_ 1d ago
I think it is an amazing opportunity and I hope you grow as a professional. Your salary could be higher but you'll be ok with it. The value is in the nature actually. Life is cheaper there because they don't pay taxes. Maybe you'll get to see other countries around here.
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u/umer_411 1d ago
Thank you for your kind words, getting to work in a place like this has been a dream and getting a chance to help the amazing animals there is a big honour. Yes money matters but I'm still quite young and as I gain experience hopefully I will get better paying opportunities. I'm so thankful to get a chance to do what I love, I can't wait to acquaint myself with the nature I've only seen on screens as well as the wonderful people there.
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u/Shiny_Malph 1d ago
Go if you like the adventure and wildlife. Don't expect this to be Manhattan or Europe.
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u/umer_411 1d ago
Ofc not; I live in Pakistan, never been to a developed country. I've Worked closely with wild animals that can kill you. I understand the situation.
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u/Shiny_Malph 1d ago
Yeah, I mean, you're gonna be in the middle of nowhere. It would only be a good idea if you actually like the jungle, if you don't you're gonna have a bad time. I lived in Iquitos for 2 years, you can bath at the Amazon river and eat very peculiar fruits and animals. Enjoy!
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u/umer_411 1d ago
That sounds amazing! Thanks. Do they have good internet there? I don't mind the jungle but I will need good internet 😂
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u/Shiny_Malph 1d ago
Define good Internet. You can get satelital, I guess.
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u/TannyJW 1d ago
In which city of Peru would that be?
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u/potato_pasta99 1d ago
2500 for Iquitos is likely enough, plus you'll visit literal heaven on Earth: the Amazon forest.
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u/MishkiTongue Exterior pero bien 1d ago
Not the best, not the worst. What other benefits do they offer?
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u/miamicheez69 1d ago
Peru and Pakistan are kinda similar in some areas haha. They actually call it Perukistan
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u/umer_411 1d ago
Yeah I saw that online but I don't quite understand it 😂😂😂
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u/miamicheez69 1d ago
It’s a joke really haha. It’s just that some parts of Peru are very poor and underdeveloped so Peruvians themselves and random people on the internet like to joke and make fun and say it looks like the Middle East. The reality is that Peru has amazing and fun cities and one of the world’s best gastronomies and deep, rich culture. There’s poverty as there is in any LATAM country but if you have some money, you live a great life there. I live about 2/3 months a year in Lima and I have the time of my life.
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u/umer_411 1d ago
That's amazing, I can't wait to explore this beautiful country. Also I would like to add that even though Pakistan is thought of as a war torn dirty place, we have some of the most stunning mountains and landscapes on the planet. I would really appreciate if you took some time to look into it.
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u/miamicheez69 1d ago
Yea I’m actually middle eastern myself. I’m well aware of Pakistan’s beauty and food. Also, while I haven’t been there, I’ve researched enough and also traveled enough (been to 29 countries) to know that like any country, there’s good and bad areas. I actually have a Pakistani neighbor whose family lives in Karachi. I have been planning a Pakistan and Afghanistan trip for the last year but I still haven’t gone. 2027 will certainly be the year i do it. Very excited to finally see it!
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u/Tomaskraven 1d ago
If you are ok with living in Pakistan, you wont have any problems living in Perú. Just start learning the language a bit.